Morgantown/Honey Brook AUGUST 29, 2018
IN THIS ISSUE: FIRE COMPANY TO HOST BREAKFAST page 12
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXVI • NO 32
5K MUD RUN
OneRunTogether
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Breathe for Olivia (BFO) will host its first fall golf tournament at Honeybrook Golf Club, 1422 Cambridge Road, Honey Brook, on Friday, Sept. 7. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For details or tickets, readers may visit https://birdeasepro.com/ 2018bfofall/. Proceeds will benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Breathe for Olivia, a nonprofit organization dedicated to finding a cure for cystic fibrosis and helping to support those affected by the disease. JEWELRY MAKING
will present a jewelry making class, “Jewels from Junk,” for individuals age 14 and up on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Bingaman Nature Center, Antietam Lake Park, 2843 Hill Road, Reading. Attendees will learn about invasive plants, including what to look for, how to combat them, and how they can be used to create something beautiful. Participants will cast leaves and plant parts safely in resin to make jewelry components for necklaces and earrings. No experience with jewelry making is necessary. There is a fee for materials. To register, call 484-509-2667. COMMUNITY DINNER
St. Peter United Church of Christ, 1920 Ridge Road (Route 23), Knauertown, will hold a community dinner on Friday, Aug. 31, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy food and fellowship. A freewill offering will be received. For more information, readers may call 610-913-7717 or visit www.stpeterucc.org. A community dinner is held at the church on the last Friday of the month.
Backyard Bucks Set Sportsman’s Dinner pg 6
Angel Flight East Seeks Volunteer Pilots By Francine Fulton
Angel Flight East (AFE), a nonprofit organization that offers air transportation to children and adults in need of medical treatment far from home, is seeking the services of local pilots. As part of the service it provides, AFE, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, utilizes volunteer pilots who use their own aircraft and pay for all expenses of the flight. Although AFE’s office is located in Blue Bell, its services cover a 14-state territory from Virginia to Ohio to Maine. Local pilots are part of the AFE organization. “We have 13 pilots based at Brandywine Airport in Coatesville,” noted Jess Ames, AFE programs and events coordinator. Other volunteer pilots are based out of Brandywine Airport in West Chester; Heritage Field Airport, formerly known as the
Pottstown-Limerick Airport; and Reading Regional Airport. “A lot of the pilot recruitment is by word of mouth, but we do outreach to smaller airports and post flyers to get new pilots signed up,” she added. Interested pilots are invited to complete an application at www.angelflighteast.org. “They are required to have 300 log hours of flight time and an IFR (Instrument Flight Rating) and have access to a plane with four seats,” Ames explained. “There are some retired pilots, but the majority of them have full-time jobs. They will arrange their schedule to fly a flight with us. Some of our pilots are in clubs (that own a plane).” She pointed out that pilots may also use rented planes to make the flights. “We have a flight coordination system,” Ames explained. “Pilots can log on anytime and see a list of available See Angel Flight East pg 3
NHSAP Plans Fiddler’s Picnic
Angel Flight East (AFE) is seeking volunteer pilots to offer air transportation to children and adults in need of medical treatment far from home.
BVSA Will Hold Open House By Francine Fulton
By Ann Mead Ash
New Holland Summer Arts P r o g r a m (NHSAP) secretary/treasurer Sue Noll recently mused on the success of the summer of 2018 program, which brought a number of returning and new musical acts to the New Holland Area Community Park on East Jackson Street on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. “We have had good attendance,” noted Noll. “The summer shows average (attendance of) 300, and for the Servant Stage (performance of ‘I’ll Fly Away’), we estimated 1,500 See Fiddler’s Picnic pg 8
“The most friendly and welcoming people you will ever meet” is how the Brandywine Valley Ski Association (BVSA) describes its members in a promotional brochure for the nonprofit organization, which meets year-round to enjoy a variety of outdoor sports
activities and trips. The ability to ski is not a requirement to join the group. The BVSA will hold an open house for new and prospective members on Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 7 p.m. at the Brickside Grille in Eagleview, located at 540 Wellington Square, Exton. During the open house, visitors can learn about the activities that club See BVSA pg 9
Members of the Brandywine Valley Ski Association take part in ski outings throughout the year as well as other outdoor activities and trips. The club will hold an open house for new and prospective members on Sept. 5 at the Brickside Grille in Eagleview.
Volunteers with the New Holland Summer Arts Program display the quilt that will be given away at the annual Fiddler’s Picnic on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 3. For many years, a local shop has donated a quilt for the giveaway, but this will be the last year because the shop is scheduled to close.
42nd Annual
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will hold its seventh annual Hard to the Core 5K Orchard Mud Run and 1-Mile Fun Walk at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, at Weaver’s Orchard, 40 Fruit Lane, Morgantown. Participants will run through apple and peach trees, a vineyard, a Christmas tree farm, mud holes, hay bale obstacles, and more. The course will end at the pond with a live rock band and an apple-pancake breakfast. All proceeds will support local cancer patients. For registration, visit www.oneruntogether.org or call 484-844-1249.